Archive for July, 2007
Thought for today – 29th July
It’s Sunday. Why not spend some time with nature - maybe doing some weeding or change potting plants. It is very grounding to feel the earth in your hands or the grass under your bare feet. If you suffer from stress or have a high powered career where your mind is always “on†take this time to feel at one with the universe.
Thought for today – 26th July
Tonight as you lie in bed, I want you to think about 3 positive things that happened today. However insignificant, however small. Close your eyes and smile at the good thoughts running around your head.
Thought for today – 24th July
We have all accomplished something however small. I want you to take a few minutes to recall that moment. See your face and your excitement, hear what you heard and feel what you feel. Identify where you feel that good feeling. Make it bigger, brighter and full of colour. Enjoy! You did it once now go out and accomplish something today.
Depression and Women
Did you know that the ratio of depression in women to men is 2:1 and peaks in the age group of 25 - 44? The reasons for this are varied; Men hide it and are less likely to seek help; Women in today’s society are multi-taskers and therefore more stressed than ever before; Demands placed on women are higher e.g. must have career, [...]
Body Image and TV
Britain's Next Top Model started. Twelve tall slim attractive girls are in the show. As seen in other variations of the show, week by week the girls are transformed with their perceived weaknesses eliminated. We will watch while these girls cry about their hair being cut. Like Samson losing his strength when his hair was cut, the girls will [...]
July Goodbye!
Like most of you I'm off on holidays. The last time I went away it was just me and my husband. Now, there are three young things in tow! So I will have to muster all my training to keep calm and in control.
Positive Living
Living in a positive mindset can be extremely tiring. Why? Because we are just not used to it! We are so used to living negatively, to focus on the negative that the effort of thinking positively can wear you out. But the pay offs are worth it. I saw Jack Black (mindstorm) recently. It was a 2 hour event in Dublin. Believe it or not, I [...]
Top Tips to Control Road Rage
q Don’t tense up your body – drive in a relaxed manner; q Change your view of other drivers; q Stay relaxed and take a deep breath if another drive is behaving erratically; q Don’t take their behaviour personally; q Don’t make mental contact with the other drive – do not sign, [...]
Top Tips for Goal Setting.
Set short-term goals that build towards a long range purpose. Set goals that are just out of reach – but not out of sight. Get group re-enforcement from like minded others. Establish a reward in advance. Put your goals for this year in an envelope. Open next year and see what you accomplished. What are your [...]
Top Tips for Assertiveness with Children
q Your children are not out to “get†you; q They are designed to rebel and assert their independence; q Accept that they are noisy, messy, a fulltime job and need constant attention; q Instead of getting angry or trying to reason with children, tell them how you feel, use phrases like “I [...]
